Head Start Community Partnership Coordinator

Action Pathways•Fayetteville, NC

3d•$49,177

About The Position

The Head Start Community Engagement Coordinator fosters relationships between Head Start programs and the community, promoting family and community involvement in early childhood education. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing community outreach strategies, building partnerships with local organizations, and ensuring families are aware of and connected to available resources, and completing internal reports as it relates to the Head Start Program services and Non - Federal Share Match. The Community Partnership Coordinator reports directly to the Deputy Director. Responsible for forging and nurturing connections within the community, as well as engaging with parents and volunteers, to ensure a robust return on Non-Federal Share contributions Actively seeking out partnerships and collaborations that align with our mission, leveraging these relationships to maximize in-kind support. Meticulous management of Non-Federal Share (In - Kind) data. This includes tracking all received contributions, ensuring accuracy and transparency in reporting, and providing detailed reporting to the Deputy Director

Requirements

Education: Minimum: At minimum an Associate's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or other related field , preferred Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, or a related human services field
Experience: Experience in community outreach, family services, or early childhood education
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and community resources.
Proficiency in relevant software and data management systems.
Proven experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start/Early Head Start (or comparable child development programs) & family engagement and community partnerships practices.
Proven knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Act.
It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and keep current all certifications, licenses, physicals, etc., at all times.
The employee must have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
The employee must be in good health as evidenced by an annual physical and TB test with negative results.
Employees must have effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and arriving at conclusions is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people between staff and parents, agency representatives and to advocate for new or improved services for Head Start families.
Employees must be capable of expressing ideas both orally and in writing.
The employee must be able to pass a criminal background check and pass substance abuse tests.
The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development.
Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the needs and characteristics of low-income children and families.
Must be familiar with community programs and resources for children and families, including those with special needs.
The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish as a second language is a plus

Responsibilities

Outreach and Recruitment: Develop and implement strategies to recruit families for the Head Start program, including outreach events, presentations, and community networking.
Partnership Development: Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, agencies, and businesses to enhance program services and resources for families. Under the direction of the Deputy Director the Community Partnership Coordinator develops Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)s with community agencies, maintains, and updates as needed.
Family Engagement: Plan and coordinate activities that encourage family participation in Head Start, such as workshops, trainings, and social events in collaboration with the Head Start Parent Engagement Specialist
Resource Navigation: Provide families with information, referrals, and support to access community resources related to health, education, and social services.
Program Communication: Facilitate communication between Head Start staff, families, and the community to ensure effective information sharing and collaboration.
Data Collection and Reporting: Gather data on community engagement activities, track family participation, and prepare reports for program evaluation and improvement, maintain and tracking In – Kind donations
Advocacy: Advocate for the needs of Head Start families within the community and promote the program's mission and goals.
Program Information Reports: Responsible to compile and submit monthly Program Information reports
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Zero-cost Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (Employee only)
Retirement plan with 5% employer matching
Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
13 Paid Holidays
Winter break
Paid professional development training
Education assistance
Auto mileage reimbursement for official travel
Employee discounts
Bragg Mutual Credit Union Membership
Employee Recognition Events